Bruce Winter Camp Bruce Winter Camp 20162016

ParentsParents’’ Night Night

AgendaAgenda1.1. WelcomeWelcome2.2. Where Do We Go?Where Do We Go?3.3. FacilitiesFacilities4.4. Who Is Going?Who Is Going?5.5. Camp RulesCamp Rules6.6. What Do We Do?What Do We Do?7.7. Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule8.8. Packing Packing 9.9. Fees Fees 10.10. QuestionsQuestions

Where Do We Go?Where Do We Go?

Camp WannaKumbacCamp WannaKumbac

1- (204) 848 -23801- (204) 848 -2380

Approximately 3 hours by bus:Approximately 3 hours by bus:

Where Do We Go?Where Do We Go?The Camp is minutes away from Onanole, MB.Our route takes us: West on Hwy #1 (Past Portage)

Northwest on Hwy #16 (Past Neepawa)

North on Hwy #10 (Past Erickson)

West on PR #263 (@ Onanole)

North on PR #270

FacilitiesFacilities Heated cabins with bunk beds, four walls Heated cabins with bunk beds, four walls

and a roof. (No washrooms)and a roof. (No washrooms) 3 boys cabins and 2 girls cabins. 3 boys cabins and 2 girls cabins. Dining hall with washrooms and showers.Dining hall with washrooms and showers. 3 meals are provided per day, plus a 3 meals are provided per day, plus a

night time snack.night time snack. Recreational hall for indoor activities. Recreational hall for indoor activities. All equipment is provided for activities.All equipment is provided for activities.

WhoWho’’s Going to Look After the s Going to Look After the 50 Students?50 Students?

School StaffSchool Staff Mr. MCCULLUM Mr. DEMPSTER Mr. Harland Mr. Tester Ms. Acorn Ms ArsenaultMs Arsenault Ms. JohnsonMs. Johnson Mr. Mr. CabalCabal Mr. AdamsMr. Adams

PARENTS/VolunteersPARENTS/Volunteers Ms. Smith Ms. CHIVERS Mr. GRIER Mr. NedotiafkoMr. Nedotiafko Mr. Mr. COAKES Mr. Mr. ArnottArnott

Camp RulesCamp RulesRESPECTRESPECT

1) 1) Remember C.P.R. with all students and adults.Remember C.P.R. with all students and adults. 2) Stay within the camp boundaries and use the buddy 2) Stay within the camp boundaries and use the buddy

system when going anywhere in the boundaries. Never system when going anywhere in the boundaries. Never go anywhere alone. go anywhere alone.

3) You must wear a jacket, mitts, boots, toque and face 3) You must wear a jacket, mitts, boots, toque and face covering when outside (Depending on the weather.)covering when outside (Depending on the weather.)

4) No junk food (only healthy snacks), gum, peanuts, 4) No junk food (only healthy snacks), gum, peanuts, nuts or wearing of scents. nuts or wearing of scents.

5) No phones or electronics. 5) No phones or electronics. 6) You may only go in your own cabin. No visiting any 6) You may only go in your own cabin. No visiting any

other cabins. other cabins.

What Do We Do?What Do We Do?

Cross Country SkiingCross Country Skiing Fire-making, BannockFire-making, Bannock Snow shoeingSnow shoeing BroomballBroomball QuinzeeQuinzee

Walk in the WoodsWalk in the WoodsIce FishingIce FishingOrienteeringOrienteeringCraftsCrafts

Some Activities Include:Some Activities Include:

CamperCamper’’s Schedules ScheduleWednesday, February 4th

8:00 Be at BMS ready to board buses.9:00 A.M. Leave Bruce.11:30 A.M. - 12:15 P.M Arrive at camp and settle in to cabins.12:30 - 1:30 P.M. Lunch (bring a bag lunch!!!!)1:30 - 3: 15 P.M. Activity #13:15 - 3:30 P.M. Free Time: warm up!3:30 – 5:30 P.M. Activity #25:30 – 6:00 P.M. Free Time 6:00-7:00 Dinner7:00- 7:30 Free Time7:30 – 9:30 Park Naturalist Presentation and snack9:30 – 10:00 Get Ready for bed10:00 – 10:30 Relax in cabin10:30 Lights Out and Good Night

CamperCamper’’s Schedules ScheduleThursday, February 5th

7:45 A.M. Rise and shine! Good morning8:30 Breakfast9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Activity # 311:30 - 12:30 Free Time12:30 - 1:30 Lunch2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Activity #44:00 – 5:00 Prepare for Bonfire5:15-5:45 Free time: warm up!6:00 Dinner7:30-9:30 Night Hike/Bonfire/Snack9:30 - 10:00 Return to cabins and prepare for bed. 10:00 Relax in cabin. 10:30 Lights out! Good night!

CamperCamper’’s Schedules ScheduleFriday, February 6th7:45 A.M. Rise and shine! Good morning!8:30 A.M. Breakfast9:30 – 11:00 A.M. Camp WannaKumbac Games11:00 A.M. Cabin Cleanup11:45 A.M. Lunch and Camp Awards12:30 P.M. Cabin Check and Load Luggage1:00 P.M. Leave Camp4:00 P.M. Arrive back at Bruce

Your child is limited to one Your child is limited to one suitcase, a bag containing suitcase, a bag containing his/her sleeping bag and his/her sleeping bag and pillow and a carry on. pillow and a carry on.

Your child must be able to Your child must be able to carry his/her own luggage, carry his/her own luggage, sleeping bag, etc.sleeping bag, etc.

Sleeping bags/pillows are best Sleeping bags/pillows are best packed in a heavy duty packed in a heavy duty garbage bag.garbage bag.

Label all luggage and property Label all luggage and property clearly with names.clearly with names.

Packing Packing

• Sleeping bag• Pillow Winter Jacket Wind / Ski pants• Pants / sweat pants• Sweaters• Underwear• Long Underwear• Pyjamas• Sock Pairs (8+) Hats / Toques• Scarf / Neck Warmer Pairs of Mittens (2+) Warm Winter Boots

• Indoor Footwear• Soap / Washcloth• Towels• Shampoo / brush / comb• Toothbrush / paste• Face cream / chap stick• Pen • Log Book• Plastic Dirty Laundry Bag• Luggage Pieces Other: Other:

CamerasCameras WatchWatch Board GamesBoard Games

CampersCampers’’ Supplies List Supplies List

Students must show / wear / bring these items onto the bus. They will not be allowed on if any are missing.

Because wet clothes do not Because wet clothes do not keep warm, it is essential keep warm, it is essential that your child packs extra that your child packs extra items including:items including:

SocksSocks Mitts / glovesMitts / gloves ToquesToques Boot LinersBoot Liners UnderwearUnderwear

CampersCampers’’ Supplies List Supplies List

Students should bring a piece of rope/string to be used as a clothesline in their cabin.

Medical Alert / AllergiesMedical Alert / Allergies Extended health benefits are recommendedExtended health benefits are recommended Food allergies Food allergies must be reported so that the staff at the camp can must be reported so that the staff at the camp can

prepare accordingly.prepare accordingly. BRING NO NUT PRODUCTS!!!!! BRING NO NUT PRODUCTS!!!!! AsthmaAsthma and other and other healthhealth concerns (medications)concerns (medications) must be must be

indicated to teaching staff indicated to teaching staff priorprior to the trip. to the trip. 911 services and hospital services are located in nearby Erickson.911 services and hospital services are located in nearby Erickson.

FeesFees Student Fees are $200.00.Student Fees are $200.00. Students paid a deposit of Students paid a deposit of

$50.00.$50.00. Account Balance is Due Account Balance is Due

TODAY!TODAY!

Questions?Questions?